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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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